Overview of Flint

Flint apartments for rent are part of the greater Genesee County located 69 miles northwest of Detroit, Mich. One of the first settlers in what would become Genesee County was Jacob Smith, from Quebec. Along with a few others, the settlers founded the village of Geneseeville. One of the most famous residents living in Genesee County and more specifically, in the town of Flint was none other than William Durant. The booming Buick auto company was founded by Durant in 1909.

Living in Flint

Flint apartments for rent can be found in diverse neighborhoods, park and recreation opportunities and a friendly, family oriented community. Flint is home to a large arts and cultural community. Residents enjoy live performances at The Whiting, which presents Broadway plays, musicals, dance performances, concerts and comedy shows throughout the year. Residents can learn about the rich history surrounding the most successful industries the city of Flint is known for at the Sloan Longway Museum. Interactive galleries, lectures and workshops make it a great place where families, children and individuals can engage and learn about the rich history of the city. Other notable art and historical buildings in Flint include the Sloan Longway Buick Automotive Gallery (a car lover's dream), the Sloan Longway Planetarium and the Flint Institute of Arts, which is one of the largest art museum in the state of Michigan.

Visitors and prospective residents of apartments for rent in Flint have access to public transportation services to help them make an easy commute in and around the city. The Mass Transportation Authority offers fixed route bus services, peak bus routes and specialized rides for elderly residents with disabilities. AMTRAK's Michigan Service Trains offer several rail lines that run between Pontiac and Chicago, Port Huron and Chicago as well as many other cities throughout the nation.

Flint Apartments and Cost of Living

Flint apartments for rent are available to seniors, disabled persons and low-income families and individuals who need housing assistance to live independent lives. The Flint Housing commission offers more than 1,000 housing units to those in need. Additional services offered by the Flint Housing Commission include family self sufficiency assistance. The program entails a five year contract between residents and the housing commission during which time the family or individual in need receives financial assistance, education and job training opportunities to help them get back on their feet and live a sustainable life.

The average cost of living for people living in Flint apartments is estimated to cost 13.9 percent less than the Michigan state average and 18.2 percent less than the national average, reported AreaVibes. Flint residents typically pay $3.83 for a gallon of gas, $4.64 for a cup of coffee and $8.00 for pizza.

Apartments in Flint Work and Study

Top industries in Flint include education, healthcare, social service and manufacturing. Some residents living in apartments in Flint work with top city employers, such as General Motors, Genesys Health System, McLaren Medical Center, Hurley Medical Center and Genesee County.

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